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"GIS Tools for Planning, Management, and Communications"
Author: Hewitt, Robert D., P.E., and Rebecca B. Higgins, P.E.
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: May/June 2005

Describes current GIS technology and presents a variety of tools available to the facility manager and planner. Illustrates the use of GIS tools to increase the effectiveness of master planning; improve the efficiency of operations management; communicate with students, faculty, and public communities; and create an educational tool.  Includes case studies of GIS applications from Wellesley College, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Tufts University.  Includes GIS illustrations and references.


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